The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-09
GOV. s. D. McENERY.
Criticism of "Rcform" War on the Demo-
cratic PARTY


cratic Party.
Gov nIcEnery said he was here not in be-
half Of his own candidacy, for he had made
no appeal to the people for their support.
He only appeared for the Democratic party
in this campaign, in war that is being
waged against the party.
There is distinct organization organized
by Gen. Nichols and his friends Every
meeting at which he Gov. McEnery) had
been called there has been CORDIAL invita-
ton to every Democrat to speab.-I This is q
separate and distinct party, called the re
form" party, which he wGs prepared to show.
1t commenced with the Hunt campaign, and
the Governor went through the history OF
that period.
Since tl,st time they have distinct and
separate party. They have organized meet
lngs at which Democrats are denied admit
lance, which il in opposition to the regular
Democratic party. Their policy is to inaugu-
rate 8 party in Louisiana irrespective of
color or party affiliations. Was there any
distinct party when Wilt was nominated
over the lllustrious Ogden? When the
speaker was nominated in 1883 was there
lily organized party TO overthrow the regu-
lar Democratic romiuee?
The speaker continued.
Unfortunately for the State, Witt died.
Then there was demand made upon me to
change the policy Of the State. On the very
nlsi.t Of his death | was asked to revolutions
lie the government. l refused to betray the
trust placed In Witt by the Democratic party
and which was bequeathed to lie. Nichols
warm and personal friend, Thos. FL. Handy.
was offered to me for appointment to The
position Of tax collector, which / refused to
dc, and then came the complaining.
- The question is, what are the reasons t!,:.s
Nicholls has for inaugurating this campai:.E!
Gov. Nichols
y ALLEGES ONLY ONE ISSUE,
Ms he tprTng IL the ~ lien,
which has been exploded and has no founda
ton. In his official life, when Governor, he
neglected to see tue forces that surrounded
pa, the energy and enthusiasm which had
been awakened i'll the land, and he conducted
his government on uniiication of all
ciasscs."
The Governor next spoke of the appoint
ment pf pinchback and another negro Oh the
Mate School Board, az, we'll as other negro
appointments on school boards III the par
ishes. Gen. Nicholas he ssid. Represents
a party that Is III direct opposition to the
pFnclpies of the democratic party. He says
thgt IT'S false assertion ii any man says he
Nlll AfyicaniZe the Democratic party.
don't believe he will, because there is power
n \, ms State that will prevent it, and that is
the Democratic party"
gha speaker asked any man whether or
MOI there had been anything done for the
1880? Was not the State in the same con-
dttlon IN lts material interests as before
lsTo7 When Nichols left the Executive
shalr there was nothing that kept alive orr
hVpes except by sweeping away the Constitrl-
ZION of 1865 and inaugurasiug new gov
eminent He called the attention Of the au-
clfnce to the messages OF Nichols, explained
the neelects Of Gov. Nichols and compared
ahen Win she improvements of today.
Gov. Nichols, III his financial policy, only
collected 4slG per cent of the taxes, and we
ase eohectlng to-day 90 per cent. The in
erase III the assessments show thatI ousi-
ana ana largely excels that Of Florida. Coy.
Nichols
DEFAuLTED on THE STATE DEBT
fsnG bonds went down. The gentlemen with
saln are tryiig to create a hpiief that ii he
s91s , IN Office the debt amendment OF 1884
VII be swept away, and it was that which has
bought about the confidence of the people
8nlaad. lie advised me, - said the Gov
eillaf, to submit the amendment to the
pchpe' ard when his orators abused me for
M,Ssa hGnorsd :oldier he should have risen
~ s ieet aud denied their assertion"
me Governor next spoke of the increase of
atshoance IN the, public schools and of the
Increase Ill achool-houses and teachers since
GoI, Nichols left the executive cnair. 1--WE
need an industrial school for the poor girl,
MO silp can make her labor rcmumeratvc, SO
~ she can be independent and able to
maintain herself" He added:
une OF the reform papers stated we had
,afEe current debt. We are now on cash
psss. Every warrant drawn i, provided for
Esmaklng the statement they took no all the
&sshoiis warrants and charged them to this
augmentation. Had it not been for the
tNieholis administration the present admins
ration wonld be
on STRICTLY CASH BhSIs
snkay. We had to pass through period of
embarrassment which was through default of
t.s NICHOLS administrations
rue Governor deted any of the reformers
nmpolht olt one single neglect on the part of
stie ADMINISTRATION. If they could they would
T Isss mad 1t III their speeches and pamphlets
rs;SSey are DESTROYS Of promoting che future
msH2fe OF Louisiana let them come forth
einl aehy the false assertions made.
a.. II concluding he asked the audience to
ssaaey the history of Louisiana for the last
sssh Ivy years. He referred to the Peoples
; s,sa tnlheation parties, which were organ
t1sn @ overthrow the Democratic party, and
INC rlcGB2tlgc, the organ of the reformed
a pstsy, he said, has always opposed Demo-
y Iese nominee. In its edition of April 6.
s 800, lis language is that the only remedy
MLiLlgls rule Is boiling. That il the organ of
tb .etsia a and his party, and they must accept
~. lsay: he continued, '..he people won't
tE ae appealed to every Democrat 70 stand by
na M princlp!es ard policy of the Democratic
ks.g. " is to that party that al can look
'."asa In the future for peace and happi-